Genetic counselor

          Research and provide the following about the genetic counselor

Duties and responsibilities: genetic counselors work with patients and families who have genetic, or inherited, disorders and birth defects. They also counsel people. Genetic counselors often:

·         Educate patients and families about their conditions and how they might best manage their problems.

·         Examine family histories to determine the likelihood of the genetic problems.

·         Assist patients and families in reaching decisions about genetic disorders that do not conflict with their religious or ethical values.

·         Conduct research about genetic disorders.

·         Educate medical professionals and the general public about genetic disorders.

Salary:$25,000- $55,000

Education: students interested in becoming genetic counselors should take a challenging high school, a master’s degree is required, and most need to graduate.

Answer: do you think you would like to be a genetic counselor? Why? Why not?

No I wouldn’t like to be a genetic counselor because the be very honest I don’t like it. It seems too difficult.

 

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